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keel-shaped

keel-shaped

7.0
Having a long raised line like the bottom of a boat
  • adjective
  • Specialized
translation icon : en forma de quilla
  • The designer opted for a keel-shaped hull to improve the boat's stability.

Examples

  • Some orchid petals are distinctly keel-shaped, forming a protective structure.

  • The seeds are keel-shaped, allowing them to burrow easily into the soil.

  • Look at that keel-shaped rock formation!

  • That is a keel-shaped table!

  • Some orchid petals are distinctly keel-shaped, forming a protective structure.

  • The wings of the aircraft were designed to be keel-shaped for better aerodynamics.

  • That is a keel-shaped table used for serving food.

Synonyms

keeled
vskeel-shaped
  • Specialized
1 8.8

Having a raised ridge like the bottom of a boat on a plant or animal

is a general shape term for a long projecting central ridge
carinated
vskeel-shaped
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a raised ridge like the bottom of a boat on a plant or animal part

is the general shape term rather than a technical anatomical label
carinate
vskeel-shaped
  • Specialized
9.9

Having a raised ridge like a ship's keel

is the broader everyday shape term rather than a specialised technical word
paddle-shaped
vskeel-shaped
4.4

Having a broad, flat shape like a paddle

focuses on a single raised longitudinal ridge rather than broad flatness
paddle-like
vskeel-shaped
4.4

A shape that is broad and flat like a boat paddle

emphasizes a raised long ridge instead of a wide flat form

How Ridged

keel-shaped
  • Specialized
7.0
ridged
1 5.0
smooth
256 1.0

Surface Forms

keel-shaped positive

Morphology

keel-shaped = keel + shaped (transparent) = keel + shape + ed

The adjective is a straightforward compound meaning 'shaped like a keel'.

Etymology

The word keel-shaped comes from keel, the long bottom part or 'ridge' of a boat that helps keep it steady, so something keel-shaped has a long, raised edge like the bottom of a boat.